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Data Processing Technology at Boston University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Data Processing Technology, take a look at what Boston University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Boston University sits in Boston, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 201 data processing technology degrees were granted at Boston University.

Online & Distance Learning at Boston University

Distance learning is available at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Data Processing Technology Rankings at Boston University

Rankings can help you compare Boston University’s Data Processing Technology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #1 of 2
Best Value Massachusetts #2 of 2
Best Value New England (Region) #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 37
Best Value Nationwide #34 of 36

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Data Processing Technology graduates at Boston University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Data Processing Technology graduates at Boston University are 29% women (58) and 71% men (143).

Data Processing Technology Master’s Program at Boston University

Of the 201 master’s data processing technology degrees awarded at Boston University, 29% were women (58) and 71% were men (143).

Boston University gender breakdown of Data Processing Technology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Data Processing Technology master’s degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 20
Hispanic / Latino 8
Asian 11
International (Nonresident) 141
Unknown 21
Racial-ethnic diversity of Data Processing Technology majors at Boston University

Minority students account for 9% of Data Processing Technology master’s degree recipients at Boston University, below the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for Data Processing Technology Graduates

Those who complete Data Processing Technology program at Boston University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Data Processing Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226
Penetration Testers $93,800
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians $82,846
Web Administrators $62,692

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